Archbishop Lori’s thoughts for a New Year January 1, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature, Uncategorized If our friendship with the Eucharistic Lord is alive and well, many blessings will flow upon each of us, upon our families and parishes, and upon the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Most-read stories and commentaries of 2020 on CatholicReview.org December 31, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News What were the most popular stories and commentaries on CatholicReview.org in 2020? We have the list!
Pope to skip Dec. 31, Jan. 1 liturgies due to sciatica, Vatican says December 31, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis will not preside over the traditional end-of-the-year prayer service nor the New Year’s Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica due to “painful sciatica,” the Vatican said.
2020 in the rearview December 31, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Journalism Even with the many challenges of a difficult year, the Catholic Review accomplished great things in 2020.
Critical religious liberty disputes expected for 2021 December 31, 2020By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court, U.S. Congress, World News History may show that religious liberties under the Donald Trump administration enjoyed an elevated level of support not seen perhaps since the administration of President George W. Bush.
Catholic advocates against death penalty urge clemency for woman on federal death row December 30, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The execution date of Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, is currently undecided. In late December a federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled her execution while there had already been a stay in effect, granted because one of her attorneys tested positive for the coronavirus.
Alfred Rozanski, father of St. Louis archbishop and former Baltimore bishop, dies at 86 December 30, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Alfred Rozanski, a dedicated parishioner of Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Graceland Park whose son rose to become the archbishop of St. Louis, died Dec. 27 of complications from COVID-19. He was 86.
Ravens, Bisciotti Foundation give $5 million to Catholic Charities amid pandemic December 30, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Baltimore Ravens and the Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have donated $5 million to Catholic Charities of Baltimore as the organization works to meet the increased demand for its services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Vaticano pide una distribución equitativa de la vacuna COVID-19 December 30, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry La Comisión Vaticana COVID-19 y la Pontificia Academia para la Vida emitieron una declaración conjunta, pidiendo un esfuerzo internacional coordinado para garantizar la distribución equitativa de las vacunas COVID-19 en todo el mundo.
Argentina legalizes abortion during first 14 weeks of pregnancy December 30, 2020By David Agren Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Argentina has legalized abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, despite strong Catholic opposition and polls showing deep divisions on the issue.
Movie Review: ‘Promising Young Woman’ December 29, 2020By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News This black comedy-tinged drama wastes its opportunity to make morally legitimate points about a genuine social evil.
Movie Review: ‘Soul’ December 29, 2020By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News “Soul” a blend of drama and comedy, while often funny, fails to make a similar impact as past Pixar hits like “Up” and “Inside Out.”
